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Men experience mental wellbeing issues differently than women. They exhibit different symptoms and require different support than women. Given that Covid 19 has had a negative impact on mental wellbeing, it is important to remember these differences  and ensure that any wellbeing intiatives or support offered, meet the needs of both genders. In this article (published some time ago), I talk about these differences between men and women and how most organisations operate a female model of wel...
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The latest Wellbeing report from CIPD highlights the fact that “employers need to increase mental health support during these difficult times”.  It emphasises that employers should be investing resources now in preventing mental ill health. This message is particularly poignant in the light of Coronavirus, as the report also comments that the majority of managers were already falling to successfully support staff with mental health issues even before the crisis began. Staff will be reacting d...
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Leaders are often selected because they appear  confident, are able to self- promote and who blow their own trumpet. But do these types of people make the best leaders or are the humble unsung heroes the ones to look for?  The idea of 'Servant Leadership' has caused us to question the nature of a good leader and the sorts of traits that we should be looking for in Leaders that will enable them to engage and support their staff.  Emerging research suggests that humble leaders "inspire collabo...
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  Like many modern-day organisations, Santander UK were experiencing difficulties. Sickness absence was on the increase and productivity was lower, suggesting that Presenteeism levels may also be higher. Turnover had increased along with the number of reported stress and mental health cases.  I was brought in by the head of Health and Safety to help him improve mental health  “Financial Services Has Worst Mental Health” HRMagazine   Working in financial services was always ...
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  Have a look at this interesting article from the Hogan team that tells us which occupations might be most compatible with particular dark side traits. A new compilation shows not only how dark side personality characteristics can be recognised, but also how can one benefit from their dark side by finding a suitable occupation.  Several studies indicate that bad management costs billions of pounds of lost revenue to any organisation each year - while 65-75% of leaders turn ou...
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